👉 Innuendo, in linguistics and sociology, is a type of speech or expression that involves deception, misrepresentation, or exaggeration to manipulate or deceive someone else. It can be used for various purposes such as communication, manipulation, or even criminal intent. Examples of "innuendo" include: 1. A person may use innuendos in a conversation to make the other person uncomfortable or afraid, thereby causing them to speak more truthfully about certain topics. 2. In some